Economic evaluation of lifestyle interventions in infertility management: A systematic review
Issued Date
2024-08-01
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eISSN
19326203
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2-s2.0-85201884584
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39178202
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PLoS ONE
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19
Issue
8
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SCOPUS
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PLoS ONE Vol.19 No.8 (2024)
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Untaaveesup S., Chongthanadon B., Kositamongkol C., Phisalprapa P., Panyakhamlerd K., Titapant V. Economic evaluation of lifestyle interventions in infertility management: A systematic review. PLoS ONE Vol.19 No.8 (2024). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0306419 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/100656
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Economic evaluation of lifestyle interventions in infertility management: A systematic review
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Abstract
Introduction Infertility, a global concern affecting both sexes, is influenced by modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors. While the literature predominantly underscores the clinical- and cost-effectiveness of lifestyle interventions in the realm of infertility treatment, a holistic compilation analysing the economic dimensions of such interventions is lacking. This systematic review aimed to fill this gap by evaluating the economic facets of lifestyle interventions in the management of infertility. Methods An exhaustive search was conducted within the PubMed, Embase, and Scopus databases from their inception to February 2024. The aim was to find articles related to the economic aspects of lifestyle interventions in infertility management. These included clinical studies covering economic outcomes and economic evaluations. The Drummond Checklist was used to assess the quality of the included studies. Results From an initial yield of 7555 articles, five studies were deemed eligible for inclusion, comprising three cost-effectiveness analyses, one prospective cohort study and a randomized controlled trial, all of which were undertaken in high-income countries (the Netherlands, Australia and Japan). These studies included patients receiving infertility treatments for conditions such as unexplained infertility, polycystic ovary syndrome, ovulation disorders, or mild male infertility, inclusive of individuals with and without obesity. The women who participated in these studies were up to 45 years of age. The findings suggested that integrating lifestyle intervention programmes tends to enhance pregnancy and live birth outcomes. These programmes encompass coaching, psychological or behavioural guidance, nutritional adjustments, exercise regimes, weight management, smoking cessation and mindfulness techniques. Moreover, these interventions are likely to be more cost-effective than standard infertility care. Conclusion For couples embarking on infertility treatments, the integration of lifestyle interventions into their management strategy not only fosters clinical benefits but also represents a cost-effective alternative to conventional care, particularly within high-income settings.